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Andy Serkis Returns as Alfred in The Batman II

4/7/2026

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Andy Serkis will reprise his role as Alfred Pennyworth in The Batman II, with filming in London in June.
He will balance The Batman II with Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, due December 17, 2027.
The Batman II stars Robert Pattinson, Colin Farrell, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, while the first film grossed over $772 million worldwide and spawned HBO Max series, The Penguin, which won nine Emmys.

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Andy Serkis will reprise his role as Alfred Pennyworth in The Batman II, with filming in London in June.
He will balance The Batman II with Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, due December 17, 2027.
The Batman II stars Robert Pattinson, Colin Farrell, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, while the first film grossed over $772 million worldwide and spawned HBO Max series, The Penguin, which won nine Emmys.